The court has repeatedly confirmed no special arrangements have been put in place for the hearing.

Despite some concerns for the Cardinal's safety given the high profile nature of the case, it is expected he will enter court like everybody else, meaning he could be lined up alongside other accused criminals.

He will be scanned at a security checkpoint upon arrival, and forced to have any personal items scanned also.

While the court is keen to ensure his case is treated like any other, a range of special measures have been introduced.

New protocols for accessing material filed with the court have been implemented, while media have been banned from certain areas of the court precinct usually used by television journalists.

It is understood the measures have been taken to deal with an influx of international media expected to fly in for the hearing.

Cardinal George Pell, left, reads a bible in 2011 during the blessing of a statue of John Paul ll at St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. Australian police say they are charging Pell with historical sexual assault offenses.AP Photo/Rob Griffith,

Media from across the globe have inquired about attending the hearing while local outlets have dedicated up to five journalists to cover the case.

Abuse survivors, with no connection to the charges against Cardinal Pell, are also expected to attend in large numbers.

But, like other filing hearings, the court has flagged the hearing will be held in one of its smaller courts, courtroom 2.

It holds about 50 people, meaning many may not be able to watch the hearing.

But across the world all eyes will be on the Melbourne Magistrates Court as the Cardinal makes his historic appearance.